Deputy PM Proceeds With Legal Action Over Audio Clip

Deputy Prime Minister Songsak Tongsri stated on July 1, 2569 at Government House regarding Grit (Pongsakorn Saoton) that he acknowledged having no involvement with the audio clip falsely attributed to Songsak. According to Grit's account, he provided this information to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) as well, consistent with his interview with a news channel. When asked if he was aware that Grit had apologized and denied Songsak's involvement, the Deputy Prime Minister said that while Grit spoke in that manner, he remained unsatisfied because the person who made the statements caused him damage and then retracted them while society was still watching. Songsak stated he believed the public remained skeptical of him, prompting him to assert his rights over being named and damaged, seeking justice for the harm caused. Therefore, the complaint against Grit will continue. He emphasized using all legal rights because his name was used to cause damage through false information, requiring maximum accountability from those responsible. He noted that when such news circulates widely among hundreds, thousands, and millions of people, they will believe it, which is psychologically damaging. He questioned how proceeding with the complaint addresses this. "When damage occurs, is an apology alone sufficient?" he asked. "But for society and the public who learn of my name being involved, how much can they really reverse their beliefs? Because bad news spreads widely while good news reaches far fewer people."